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Infant temperament: implications for parenting from birth through 1 year

B Medoff-Cooper1

  • 1School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 19104-6096, USA.

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
|June 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Infant temperament, or behavioral style, is observable at birth. Understanding infant temperament helps nurses foster positive parent-infant relationships and manage challenges like colic and postpartum depression.

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Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Pediatric Nursing

Background:

  • Individual differences in infant behavioral style are evident shortly after birth.
  • Nurses play a crucial role in supporting parent-infant relationships.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide nurses with insights into infant temperament.
  • To facilitate positive parent-infant interactions.
  • To address challenges related to infant temperament.

Main Methods:

  • Overview of infant temperament research.
  • Discussion of temperament measurement instruments and methods.
  • Exploration of the link between temperament, postpartum depression, and colic.

Main Results:

  • Infant temperament research provides a framework for understanding newborns.

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  • Temperament assessment tools aid in identifying infant needs.
  • Temperament is associated with postpartum depression and infant colic.

    • Conclusions:

    • Understanding infant temperament is essential for nursing practice.
    • Nurses can utilize temperament knowledge to support parents.
    • Clinical advice is offered for managing difficult infant behaviors.